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CVE-2025-1361: CWE-285 Improper Authorization in ip2location IP2Location Country Blocker

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VulnerabilityCVE-2025-1361cvecve-2025-1361cwe-285
Published: Sat Feb 22 2025 (02/22/2025, 08:22:06 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: ip2location
Product: IP2Location Country Blocker

Description

The IP2Location Country Blocker plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Regular Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.38.8 due to missing capability checks on the admin_init() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view the plugin's settings.

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AILast updated: 04/09/2026, 10:00:50 UTC

Technical Analysis

The IP2Location Country Blocker plugin for WordPress suffers from improper authorization (CWE-285) in all versions up to 2.38.8. Specifically, the admin_init() function lacks proper capability checks, enabling unauthenticated attackers to access and view the plugin's settings. This vulnerability is classified as a Regular Information Exposure, potentially leaking sensitive configuration data. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5, reflecting high severity with network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high confidentiality impact. There is no indication of an official patch or vendor advisory providing remediation at this time.

Potential Impact

An unauthenticated attacker can view the IP2Location Country Blocker plugin's settings, potentially exposing sensitive configuration information. This could aid attackers in planning further attacks or bypassing geo-blocking controls. There is no evidence of impact on integrity or availability, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to WordPress administration interfaces and consider disabling or removing the plugin if not essential. Monitor official vendor channels for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.1
Assigner Short Name
Wordfence
Date Reserved
2025-02-15T23:27:42.878Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 699f6b11b7ef31ef0b54dc21

Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:35:13 PM

Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 10:00:50 AM

Last updated: 4/12/2026, 5:07:48 PM

Views: 11

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